Easter | Where We Go From Here: The Encore - Part 2

Send us Fan MailWhere Do We Go From Here? The Encore – Part 2 Dr. Jessica Fernandez, Lead Associate Pastor April 23, 2023 Jesus died and He resurrected. He revealed Himself to His followers and disciples in ways that each needed so that they would believe He was the Messiah. When it was all said and done, those who followed Him might be asking where do we go from here? He left them and us with a worldwide mission that may seem overwhelming but a mission that He empowers us to accomplish. He instructs us to preach the name of Jesus while calling for repentance and promising forgiveness. Because this is the greatest mission for all of humanity, this mission can’t be done without the empowerment of the Spirit of God. SERIES: THE ENCOREENCORE! ENCORE! Just when we think it’s over, He is risen! He is risen, indeed! In the wake of Jesus’ resurrection, the people who loved Him, walked with Him, and were discipled by Him respond in conflicting ways to this revelation. They reacted with doubt, despair, grief, hopelessness, confusion, and wavering. Though their reactions are different and unexpected, Jesus reveals himself to them in the ways each one needed so that they could believe. With all the evidence Jesus provided that He had risen, at some point, they had to simply choose to trust Him.DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. In John 21: 1-14 Peter decided to go fishing and the other disciples decided to go with him. With everything that happened with the arrest, death, and resurrection of Jesus, it probably felt good to go back to something familiar. Just because the familiar feels good, doesn’t mean it’s where God wants us. Has God ever placed you somewhere or delivered you from something and when it got difficult it seemed easier to go back? What is it about a familiar place that makes you want to go back? 2. Jesus makes it clear that if we love Him, we need to be obedient to His commands. In what ways has it been difficult or challenging to be obedient? What are your feelings about it? What would help you to be obedient? 3. As His witnesses, we can’t wait for the perfect conditions to go out and spread the good news. What circumstances or conditions have made it difficult for you to share the good news? If you were able to overcome it, how did you overcome it?https://www.springcreekchurch.org/ #realspringcreekchurch #theencore #lifeaftertheresurrection #encore #wheredowegofromhere #jesus #divineidentity #makedisciples #baptize #teach #empowerJoin us at Springcreek Church Online Campus at: https://springcreek-church-online.circle.so/c/lobbyWatch The Way sermon series at https://youtu.be/g3EPbUmqnfk